Orasis Pharmaceuticals, an emerging ophthalmic pharmaceutical company focused on reshaping vision possibilities, today announced the completion of a $78 million financing to support the commercial launch of Qlosi™ (pilocarpine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution) 0.4%, a novel corrective eye drop for the treatment of presbyopia in adults. The Series D financing included a $68 million equity component, co-led by Arboretum Ventures and Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC, Inc., along with participation from Catalio Capital Management, Freepoint Capital Group, and returning investors-Visionary Ventures, Bluestem Capital, SBI (Japan) Innovation Fund, Sequoia Capital, and Maverick Ventures, as well as other individuals. Concurrent with its equity raise, Orasis has secured $15 million in structured capital from Catalio Capital Management, of which $10 million will be drawn at closing.

Orasis Pharmaceuticals developed Qlosi, a corrective eye drop for the treatment of presbyopia in adults. Orasis is led by a collaborative team of industry executives and eye care professionals with a broad range of experiences in research, development, and commercialization of pharmaceutical drugs, as well as finance and business development. Orasis is funded by a diverse group of sophisticated and experienced life science and healthcare investors.